Spirited Awards reveal the best bar in the world

The winners of the 2018 Spirited Awards were named at the awards ceremony held in New Orleans this weekend at the Tales of the Cocktail.

Several awards were presented tonight. and the Helen Lifetime Achievement Award, presented this year to famous bartender and barman John Lermayer, who died in Miami last month.

Neal Bodenheimer, co-chair of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, said: "Someone who has been on the other side of the Spirited Awards and who has been nominated for many years, I know how much It is important for an owner, operator, bartender or liquor professional to be recognized by his or her peers. [19659004] "Congratulations to this year's winners, who represent a global talent group that is setting the bar for our industry."

Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards have become a prestigious one. "Very special congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Spirited Awards," said Charlotte Voisey, Director of Brand Advocacy for William Grant & Sons and President of "We celebrate your success, but we are also grateful for the excellence and the inspiration you generate for the industry through your bars, teams, people, products, books, broadcasts and journalism. "

Best Bar Award of the World compiles raw votes for US and international finalists in the following categories: Best High-Volume Cocktail Bar, Best Hotel Bar, Best Bar-Restaurant, Best Cocktail Bar and the world's best cocktail menu

From this list of finalists, The American Bar at The Savoy London has won the Riedel Crystal Trophy and the honor of being recognized as the best bar in the world

2018 Spirited Award Winners:
American Categories

The Best American Bar of the Team
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Miami, FL

The American bartender of the year
Yael Vengroff, The Spare Room, Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador
Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America

Best Bar American Cocktails
Lost Lake , Chicago, IL

Best American Cocktail at High Volume Bar
The NoMad Bar, New York, NY

Best American Bar
The Broken Shaker Miami at The Freehand, Miami, FL

Best American Bar
Clyde Common, Portland, OR

Best New American Cocktail Bar
Naval Force, Seattle, WA

International Categories [19659008] Best International Bar
The American Bar, The Savoy, London

International Barman of the Year
Joe Schofield, Tippling Club, Singa Pore

Best International Ambassador of Brand
Ian Burrell, World Rum Ambassador

Best International Cocktail Bar
Happiness Forgets, London

Best International Cocktail Top Volume [19659013] The Clumsies, Athens